Beyond the Slipstream

This week we’ve got our latest Two-Wheel Two-fer comparing and contrasting the doping-related cycling films Icarus and Tour de Pharmacy and considering their impact on the culture and where pro cycling stands in the culture at large.  And as always, we’ll finish with a ride in the Broom Wagon.  Fairly recent CNN article about Rodchenko Bryan Fogel giving an update on Rodchenko on the JRE (full int...

Today on Beyond the Slipstream, we’re going back to 2006, when Quentin Tarantino finally released Kill Bill… in it’s entirety, as one unified film, that is. Called “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair” the film was released at the Cannes film festival and was the realization of Tarantino’s complete vision for the film that many consider his masterpiece. It combined both of the previously released p...

Our weekly bonus episode where we discuss the stuff that didn’t make it into the main Team Bus episode, and anything else we feel like talking about. Today we touch on the tragic murders of Rob Reiner and his wife, Kevin Smith and the long-awaited release of his film Dogma to streaming, classic video games, soccer legend Roberto Carlos, Sarah Sherman’s new stand-up special, several new movies that...

This week we’ll be discussing the recent 2025 Velo d’Or award ceremony which took place in Paris on December 5 and assess if the panel got it right. We’ll also do a round-up of cycling stories from around the pro peloton. And as always, we’ll finish with a ride in the Broom Wagon. Velo d'Or Ceremony on YouTube David Millar's podcast Never Strays Far Claire Bricogne's Instagram The G...

Our weekly bonus episode where we discuss the stuff that didn’t make it into the main Team Bus episode, and anything else we feel like talking about. Van der Poel's Amazing Save Lucinda Brand 's Incredible Performance at the World Cup JUJU ADRI 1 JUJU ADRI 2 "Blue Moon" Trailer "Nuremberg" Trailer "Predator: Badlands" Trailer Contact Beyond the Slipstream: S...

This week it’s our 3 v 1 Show with a look back at the 2015 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and the 2025 Dwaars door Vlaanderen races, both of which came down to 3-on-1 finishes. We compare and contrast the two races and offer up our takeaways. And as always, we’ll finish with a ride in the Broom Wagon. 2015 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (English Version) 2025 Dwars door Vlaanderen (Full Race - English) FIFA Shenani...

Our weekly bonus episode where we discuss the stuff that didn’t make it into the main Team Bus episode, and anything else we feel like talking about. A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs Kevin James on Greeting Cards Contact Beyond the Slipstream: Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstream Email us at beyondtheslipstream@gmail.com Visit our YouTube Channel Follow Matt on Strava Follow Justin's...

This week we’re talking all things Mathieu Van der Poel, with a review his 2019 masterpiece at Amstel Gold, a deeper review of his career and achievements in full, and some thoughts on where his road (and ‘Cross track and trail) might lead in the 2026 season. And as always, we’ll finish with a ride in the Broom Wagon. 2019 Amstel Gold Race Highlights 7 Most Insane Moments by Mathieu Van der Poel M...

Our weekly bonus episode where we discuss the stuff that didn’t make it into the main Team Bus episode, and anything else we feel like talking about. Nouvelle Vague  Trailer Blue Moon  Trailer Anita O’Day 's rendition of Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered Train Dreams Trailer " Train Dreams" by Nick Cave Bachellor’s Weekend sketch from SNL Sebastian Maniscalco is a fantastic comedia...

This week we’ll be discussing our favorite camera shots of the 2025 pro cycling season, and we’ll have a discussion about the increasing use of drone videography in professional sports. And as always, we’ll finish with a ride in the Broom Wagon. Drone Shot at the Coliseum Pog Away Solo at der Ronde Pointy End of the Spear at Women’s MSR Strade Bianchi Photo Essay  Sagan and Froomie World’s Fastest...

This week we’ll be looking back to 2021 to do a re-watch of the 2020 Women’s Olympic Road Race (you’ll recall the 2020 Olympics got pushed back a year because of Covid.) That was the year that an almost unknown rider for a tiny, not-traditionally-cycling-focused country pulled off an upset for the ages. We’ve been wanting to take another look at this race, especially in the wake of Canadian Magdel...

Our weekly bonus episode where we discuss the stuff that didn’t make it into the main Team Bus episode, and anything else we feel like talking about. Lars or Danny? Contact Beyond the Slipstream: Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstream Email us at beyondtheslipstream@gmail.com Visit our YouTube Channel Follow Matt on Strava Follow Justin's gaming life on Instagram Thanks for listening... All...

Our weekly bonus episode where we discuss the stuff that didn’t make it into the main Team Bus episode, and anything else we feel like talking about. Come See With Me    >>  The REAL Dirty Dancing Steps Clemens v. Martinez MURDERBALL Blue Jays fans reacting to Game 7 Loss Billy Strings “Dust In A Baggie” at the Grand Ole Opry Best of Tour de France 2025 Contact Beyond the Slipstream: Slide i...

This week we’re digging deep into a beloved and essential film in the cycling movie canon: 1979’s “Breaking Away”, directed by Peter Yates and starring Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid and Daniel Stern. This beloved coming-of-age film arguably launched the careers of these at-the-time very young actors, and remains a touchstone classic in the landscape of cycling films and indeed sports films in g...

Our weekly bonus episode where we discuss the stuff that didn’t make it into the main Team Bus episode, and anything else we feel like talking about. Contact Beyond the Slipstream: Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstream Email us at beyondtheslipstream@gmail.com Visit our YouTube Channel Follow Matt on Strava Follow Justin's gaming life on Instagram Thanks for listening... Allez!

This week on the Team Bus it’s the final show of our first year of podcasting, and Part 2 of our End-of-Year Awards Spectacular, with a look at the men’s winners in several categories including Best Rider, Best Team, Best One-Day Race, Best Stage Race, Best Moment, and of course, Best Kit of the Year. And we’re also adding one additional category that we unfortunately left out of our Women’s award...

Our weekly bonus episode where we discuss the stuff that didn’t make it into the main Team Bus episode, and anything else we feel like talking about. Contact Beyond the Slipstream: Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstream Email us at beyondtheslipstream@gmail.com Visit our YouTube Channel Follow Matt on Strava Follow Justin's gaming life on Instagram Thanks for listening... Allez!

This week on the Team Bus we’re holding our first annual Pro Cycling End-of-Season Awards Show, focusing this week on the Women’s pro peloton, with awards for Rider and Team of the Year, One-Day and Stage Race of the year, plus Best Moment and Best Kit.  And as always, we’ll finish with a ride in the Broom Wagon. Contact Beyond the Slipstream: Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstream Email us at b...

Our weekly bonus episode where we discuss the stuff that didn’t make it into the main Team Bus episode, and anything else we feel like talking about. The Tickler Holocaust Photo Boy With Apple article DELCO accents Contact Beyond the Slipstream: Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstream Email us at beyondtheslipstream@gmail.com Visit our YouTube Channel Follow Matt on Strava Follow Justin's ga...

Our weekly bonus episode where we discuss the stuff that didn’t make it into the main Team Bus episode, and anything else we feel like talking about. Contact Beyond the Slipstream: Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstream Email us at beyondtheslipstream@gmail.com Visit our YouTube Channel Follow Matt on Strava Follow Justin's gaming life on Instagram Thanks for listening... Allez!

This week we’ll be discussing the final stage races of the 2025 season, the Tours of Holland and Guangxi, and the last of the Fall Italian Classics, the Giro del Veneto Men’s and Women’s, and the Veneto Classic. We’ll also talk about the Andorra Cycling Masters exhibition race. And as always, we’ll finish with a ride in the Broom Wagon. Recap of Shohei Ohtani's amazing Game 4 Article from  Th...

This week we’ll be discussing lots and lots of Italian road racing action, with breakdowns of Il Lombardia and a handful of fall Italian one-day Classics. And as a follow-up to the recent World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, we’re going to review the 2012 film “Rising From Ashes” about Team Rwanda, a cycling team formed in the wake of the Rwanda genocide of 1994.  And as always, we’ll finish wit...

Our weekly bonus episode where we discuss the stuff that didn’t make it into the main Team Bus episode, and anything else we feel like talking about. Contact Beyond the Slipstream: Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstream Email us at beyondtheslipstream@gmail.com Visit our YouTube Channel Follow Matt on Strava Follow Justin's gaming life on Instagram Thanks for listening... Allez!

This week on the Bus we’ll be discussing the racing action from the 2025 European Championships in southern France and the late-season Italian Classic the Giro dell’Emilia. And as always, we’ll finish with a ride in the Broom Wagon. Contact Beyond the Slipstream: Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstream Email us at beyondtheslipstream@gmail.com Visit our YouTube Channel Follow Matt on Strava Follo...

Our weekly bonus episode where we discuss the stuff that didn’t make it into the main Team Bus episode, and anything else we feel like talking about. Contact Beyond the Slipstream: Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstream Email us at beyondtheslipstream@gmail.com Visit our YouTube Channel Follow Matt on Strava Follow Justin's gaming life on Instagram Thanks for listening... Allez!